Construction going on in Vegas

[Adidas410s]

If you haven't been to Vegas recently, you'll be surprised at all of the new construction going on. This doesn't include the new Echelon project going up in place of the old Stardust (broke ground June 19th) or the new Caesars Palace tower (ground breaking late 07/early 08 expected).

http://img37.picoodle.com/img/img37/8/7/2/f_vegasm_d67dcd2.jpg

[Pudlugger]

The money you take to Vegas stays in Vegas!:D

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Pudlugger
The money you take to Vegas stays in Vegas!:D

at least you get to see it in the form of these multi-billion $$ projects!

[SWMustang]

I saw all that construction a few months ago. Seems like the guys handing flyers for "girls delivered to your room" like to congregate there.

[mrescape43]

I read that Vegas was growing at the rate of something like 10,000 people per month.

[Bull's-eye]

Originally posted by Pudlugger
The money you take to Vegas stays in Vegas!:D

You can say that again! I went in May and Vegas is not like the old Vegas. What happened to the cheap rooms and the inexpensive buffets? So many things to see that we actually didn't gamble all that much. A lot of good shows (not cheap), clubs, eating places and plenty of attractions on and off the strip. If you just want to gamble, I suggest going to Louisiana.

A few tips for Vegas:

1. Rent a car (Valet is free). The casinos aren't as close as they look. If you walk, wear comfortable shoes. Some of the mega casinos are a good distance from the street.
2. Lot of good coupons in the local Vegas travel magazine. We got several 2 for 1 shows.
3. Harley Davidson restaurant- Try the meatloaf! Stacks of meatloaf piled on a mound of mash potatos, all smothered in brown gravy.
4. Hard Rock Casino- Lucky's restaurant has a $7.77 gambler special. A steak and shrimp dinner that's not on the menu.
5. Paris Hotel- Try a french crepe or one of the ham/cheese croissants. Nice view from the Eiffel tower replica.
6. M&M store- 4 floors of M&M things

[Pudlugger]

Luxor had a tremendous all you can eat buffet dinner for 9.95 a few years back. Hard Rock has a good restaurant with great sandwiches, sort of a New York deli. Circe de Soleil was fabulous at Caesars. Comps are based on how much you gamble. Most casinos have you sign up for a comp card that the pit boss takes and records your bets and based on that free rooms, shows etc. are comped. They usually get their money one way or the other LOL. Haven't been there in 5 or 6 years so I imagine there have been some changes. I liked the Venetian and Belllagio, especially the Wynn Art Exhibition, well worth the wait in line to see. Cheers.

[pooch]

Vegas is tops in growth in the nation while "little" McKinney, TX is no. 2

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by pooch
Vegas is tops in growth in the nation while "little" McKinney, TX is no. 2

I thought Plano was #2 in growth rate in the 2000 census.

[Mot'r Boat'r]

they are getting prepared for my visit there in a few weeks:D :D :D :D

[Keith7]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
I thought Plano was #2 in growth rate in the 2000 census.

your photo doesn't show tahiti village!?

and

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_Denton_fastest_growing_0628.1fca29d7.html

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Keith7
your photo doesn't show tahiti village!?

and

http://www.dentonrc.com/sharedcontent/dws/drc/localnews/stories/DRC_Denton_fastest_growing_0628.1fca29d7.html

??? on the tahiti comment.

That article is based on census projections from 2000 to now...so we were talking about slightly different things! :thumbsup:

[Keith7]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
??? on the tahiti comment.



Tahiti Village is another huge resort / casino that is being built in Las Vegas.. I figured you may have seen the commercials on t.v. that have the dude from Step by Step on them.. Anyways you can get 2 free nights in Las Vegas if you are willing to take a 2 hour tour of Tahiti Village and "consider buying a time share"

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Keith7
Tahiti Village is another huge resort / casino that is being built in Las Vegas.. I figured you may have seen the commercials on t.v. that have the dude from Step by Step on them.. Anyways you can get 2 free nights in Las Vegas if you are willing to take a 2 hour tour of Tahiti Village and "consider buying a time share"

Tahiti Village is a small property south of McCarren and outside the loop of Las Vegas. It's not something that's being built.

[underware]

Got my ticket. Leaving this Friday till next Thursday! :)

[Keith7]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
Tahiti Village is a small property south of McCarren and outside the loop of Las Vegas. It's not something that's being built.

my bad it was being built when I was there last summer.. how stupid am I?!

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by Keith7
my bad it was being built when I was there last summer.. how stupid am I?!

From what I read on tripadvisor...it sounds like a shady little dump full of people trying to force you to buy a timeshare.

[Keith7]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
From what I read on tripadvisor...it sounds like a shady little dump full of people trying to force you to buy a timeshare.

it wouldn't surprise me at all if thats true.. I mean they got the dad from step by step in their commercials..

[mwynn05]

Originally posted by Adidas410s
I thought Plano was #2 in growth rate in the 2000 census. there was a new one a few weeks ago mckinney was #2 denton was #9 and some other texas cities were on there

[Phantom Stang]

Originally posted by Pudlugger
The money you take to Vegas stays in Vegas!:D
LOL

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Keith7
it wouldn't surprise me at all if thats true.. I mean they got the dad from step by step in their commercials..

Step by step?? Isn't that Patrick Duffy??

That would not be the show I would associate him with......I guess cause I am "older"!! :D :D

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
Step by step?? Isn't that Patrick Duffy??

That would not be the show I would associate him with......I guess cause I am "older"!! :D :D

Bobby Ewing THAT is who he will ALWAYS be

[Ranger Mom]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
Bobby Ewing THAT is who he will ALWAYS be

LOL!! Well heck, if YOU know....then that makes me feel a whole lot better!!

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
LOL!! Well heck, if YOU know....then that makes me feel a whole lot better!!

LOL well it aint like I am 21..I am 32..and my folks LOVED that show

[crzyjournalist03]

Originally posted by Ranger Mom
Step by step?? Isn't that Patrick Duffy??

That would not be the show I would associate him with......I guess cause I am "older"!! :D :D

lol...anybody see the outtakes of Talledega Nights when Ricky Bobby tells Cal Norton Jr. that Patrick Duffy is living in his basement???

[Adidas410s]

Originally posted by crzyjournalist03
lol...anybody see the outtakes of Talledega Nights when Ricky Bobby tells Cal Norton Jr. that Patrick Duffy is living in his basement???

according to Wiki...he's also Barry Zito's uncle!